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How do I use Google Maps Autocomplete API?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I use Google Maps Autocomplete API?

Getting started

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Console.
  2. Click the Select a project button, then select the same project you set up for the Maps JavaScript API and click Open.
  3. From the list of APIs on the Dashboard, look for Places API.
  4. If you see the API in the list, you’re all set. If the API is not listed, enable it:

How do I restrict Google Maps autocomplete to certain cities?

It is currently not possible to restrict results to a specific locality. You can use bounds as you have done so above to bias results towards, but not restricted to places contained within the specified bounds. If you believe restriction by locality would be a useful feature please file a Places API – Feature Request.

Is Google Maps Autocomplete free?

The autocomplete request is free, and the subsequent Places Details call gets charged based on regular Places Details pricing (described below). A Places Details request generates Data SKUs (Basic, Contact, and/or Atmosphere) – depending on the fields that are specified in the request.

How do I get Google Autocomplete API key?

Go to the Google Maps Platform > Credentials page. On the Credentials page, click Create credentials > API key. The API key created dialog displays your newly created API key. Click Close.

How do I limit Google autocomplete results to city and state only?

Unfortunately, for autocomplete, only the geocode , address , establishment , (regions) , and (cities) types can be used. The only way this problem can really be solved is by using the HTTP API and creating your own UI for the autocomplete box.

How do I get a Google API key for Autocomplete?

How do I use Places API Autocomplete?

Implementing Google Places Autocomplete

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Platform Console.
  2. Either create a new or select an existing project.
  3. At the top of the page, click on the button ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES.
  4. Search for Places API, then select it from the results list.
  5. Select ENABLE.

Is Google Maps API free for commercial use?

Google Maps Platform offers a $200 monthly credit for Maps, Routes, and Places (see Billing Account Credits). Note that the Maps Embed API, Maps SDK for Android, and Maps SDK for iOS currently have no usage limits and are at no charge (usage of the API or SDKs is not applied against your $200 monthly credit).